The Quebec Guide, Containing an Historical and Descriptive Account of the City and Every Place of Note in the Vicinity.
by W. COWAN & SON
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- AGe-toning to the text and plates; over-opened; cloth worn and sunned at the spine.
- Seller
-
Rochester, New York, United States
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About This Item
Quebec:: W. Cowan and Son,, 1844.. First edition.. publisher's gilt-lettered cloth.. AGe-toning to the text and plates; over-opened; cloth worn and sunned at the spine. . 16mo,. Illustrated from an added engraved title page, and 10 inserted engravings; but lacking the plan of the city..
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- Bookseller
- Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 72744
- Title
- The Quebec Guide, Containing an Historical and Descriptive Account of the City and Every Place of Note in the Vicinity.
- Author
- W. COWAN & SON
- Illustrator
- Illustrated from an added engraved title page, and 10 inserted engravings; but lacking the plan of the city.
- Format/Binding
- Publisher's gilt-lettered cloth.
- Book Condition
- Used - AGe-toning to the text and plates; over-opened; cloth worn and sunned at the spine.
- Edition
- First edition.
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- W. Cowan and Son,
- Place of Publication
- Quebec:
- Date Published
- 1844.
- Pages
- viii, 198 pp.
- Size
- 16mo,
Terms of Sale
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
All books are returnable within ten days if returned in the same condition as sent. New York residents please add 8% sales tax. All items guaranteed. Members ABAA, ILAB.
About the Seller
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
Biblio member since 2005
Rochester, New York
About Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
Specializing in modern first editions since 1978. Fine and rare books in all fields.
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